Bonus point win for Ireland U20s against a battling Italian side

This gives them three wins from three in this year’s championship and while there is the prospect of a Grand Slam decider in Musgrave Park on the horizon against England in the final round, their forthcoming round four meeting with Scotland is the priority for Prendergast and his team-mates.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Sam Prendergast named player of the match for him impressive display for Ireland U20s agasint Italy. Pic:Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

Their quest for a second consecutive Grand Slam is very much alive, but Sam Prendergast insisted last night that the Ireland U20s will remain next game focused in the coming weeks.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

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